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How difficult is the implementation for an In-plant customer?

Many of today’s successful companies are moving away from staffing non-core business functions and shifting their resources to take advantage of what they do best—focusing on their business. Learn More To See If Outsourcing Is Right For You Organizations that offer an in-plant or in-house [...]

2023-07-27T12:31:23-05:00October 25th, 2019|Categories: Ask The Experts, Outsourcing|Tags: , |

What is Digital Transformation and its effect on In-plant operations?

Digital transformation is a constant pursuit by many companies, as they seek to leverage technology to digitize communications and interactions. Most want to move more clients to purely digital letters and statements, but the need for print and mail still exists. So, what’s the real impact of digital [...]

2023-07-27T12:31:25-05:00October 25th, 2019|Categories: Ask The Experts, Outsourcing|Tags: , |

What are benefits of outsourcing print and mail operations?

Outsourcing print and mail operations is an attractive opportunity for many. It can reduce costs, improve quality, streamline processes, and offer more visibility. When considering outsourcing for your print and mail operations, you’ll want to dig into why it makes good business sense. Offering his perspective on the [...]

2023-07-27T12:31:44-05:00October 25th, 2019|Categories: Ask The Experts, Outsourcing|Tags: , |

What can clients expect that are looking to outsource?

Many companies still have in-plant operations to manage their print and mail needs. However, the days where this makes fiscal sense are long gone. That’s why many are turning to outsourcing. But what can clients expect that are looking to outsource? Scott Concannon, Area VP/Solutions Partner at [...]

2023-07-27T12:31:47-05:00October 25th, 2019|Categories: Ask The Experts, Outsourcing|Tags: , |

What lessons has PCI Group learned in the process of implementing LEAN Manufacturing?

Tim Lackey, Director of Business Process for PCI Group, discusses "lessons learned" implementing LEAN Manufacturing. Excellent quality is not enough. Utilizing LEAN Manufacturing methodologies, consistent excellent quality is the standard we hold ourselves to at PCI Group. Learn More About Our Quality Using LEAN [...]

2023-07-27T12:31:48-05:00October 25th, 2019|Categories: Ask The Experts, LEAN Manufacturing|Tags: , |

What is LEAN Manufacturing and when did PCI Group begin to implement LEAN?

Tim Lackey, Director of Business Process for PCI Group, discusses PCI Group's Lean Manufacturing journey. Companies can adopt many manufacturing processes to drive efficiency, and Lean Manufacturing is one of the top choices. But what is Lean Manufacturing? PCI Group’s Director of Business Process and Improvement, Tim [...]

2023-07-27T12:31:48-05:00October 25th, 2019|Categories: Ask The Experts, LEAN Manufacturing|Tags: , |

What are Standard Works?

Tim Lackey, Director of Business Process for PCI Group, describes what Standard Works are. An essential part of Lean Manufacturing is developing standard works. Standardization of processes includes documenting the steps of a job in the sequence they should be performed. It optimizes these tasks to provide [...]

2023-07-27T12:31:49-05:00October 25th, 2019|Categories: Ask The Experts, LEAN Manufacturing|Tags: , |

Is there a difference between 6 Sigma and LEAN Manufacturing?

Tim Lackey, Director of Business Process for PCI Group, discusses the difference between 6 Sigma and LEAN Manufacturing. In manufacturing, many use the terms 6 Sigma and Lean Manufacturing interchangeably. However, they are two different sets of tools and processes that manufacturers can implement. PCI Group’s Director [...]

2023-07-27T12:31:50-05:00October 25th, 2019|Categories: Ask The Experts, LEAN Manufacturing|Tags: , |

How does PCI Group maintain such a high level of quality and consistency?

Tim Lackey, Director of Business Process for PCI Group, discusses how PCI Group maintains consistent high quality. As a transactional print and mail provider, PCI Group must maintain a high level of quality and consistency. There’s no exception to these tenets when you work with companies in [...]

2023-07-27T12:31:51-05:00October 25th, 2019|Categories: Ask The Experts, LEAN Manufacturing|Tags: , |

Has the implementation of LEAN Manufacturing changed the culture at PCI Group?

Tim Lackey, Director of Business Process for PCI Group, discusses how adopting LEAN manufacturing has changed the culture at PCI Group. Lean Manufacturing is a centerpiece for the operations at PCI Group. Implementing Lean Manufacturing was certainly a big undertaking. It required employees to think and act [...]

2023-07-27T12:31:51-05:00October 25th, 2019|Categories: Ask The Experts, LEAN Manufacturing|Tags: , |